Chinese characters can often be broken up into smaller pieces, or “radicals.” These radicals can give clues to a word’s meaning and pronunciation. One of the easiest radicals to spot in Chinese is 氵 三点水 (sān diǎn shuǐ), or the water radical. If you encounter this radical on the left side of a character, you can be almost certain… Read More
It is a well-known fact that the luxury market does quite well in China. From cars to purses to bathroom fixtures, China has the demand and China has the money. Here is a list of some of the luxury brands that you will see in China. Most of them have a phonetic spelling. You can click on all… Read More
If you’re interested in art, painters or just want to learn some 美术用品 (art materials) vocabulary then keep reading! Da Fen Oil Painting Village is located within the Longgang District of Shenzhen and has become well known for supplying art materials, art prints and of course, oil paintings, worldwide. Not only is Da Fen a… Read More
Posted by Allen from WrittenChinese.Com I want to share with you a very funny prediction about the 2014 World Cup that has been passing around Weibo (微博): 这次世界杯，意大离了，西班哑了、英格烂了、乌拉归了……(Zhè cì shìjièbēi, yì dà líle, xī bān yǎle, yīng gé lànle, wūlā guīle) Translation: During this world cup, 意大离了 (yì dà lí le) = “Italy… Read More
As a foreigner living in China, it is sometimes nice to see familiar brands when you are feeling homesick. Some of these brands have become integral to the lives of Chinese people, some of them are new. Below I have listed some of the most commonly seen Western brands in China and how they are… Read More
*For those of you in China, you can access the video here. Jay Chou (周杰伦 Zhōu Jiélún) is one of the most famous male singers in China. Originally from Taiwan, his music is popular throughout Asia, as well as around the world. This sweet song, 明明就 (Míng Míng Jiù), is set in a beautiful castle and describes… Read More